Agenda

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Wednesday December 1, 2021 
9:00 am – 1:40 pm CST (incl. a 40-min break)
Thursday December 2, 2021
9:00 am – 1:40 pm CST (incl. a 40-min break)

 

Presented by:
Mark D. Cook

Agenda Day One
Recognize and Navigate the NFPA 70E and Apply these Standards Safely
Article 100 Review Definitions
Layout of NFPA 70E
OSHA and the NFPA
Employer/employee responsibilities

Recognize the Causes and Results of Arc Flashes to Promote Safety of Equipment and Personnel
Hierarchy of hazard controls
What is an arc flash event?

Identify the Types, Categories and Uses of ARC Rated PPE, Tooling and Testing Equipment for Performing Tasks on Energized Parts to Ensure Safety for Equipment and Personnel
PPE selection using the task assessment method
PPE selection using the analysis method
Categories of PPE

Create and Determine Shock and Flash Protection Boundaries for the Safe Work Boundaries around Energized Electrical Parts
Limited approach
Restricted approach
Arc flash boundaries

 

Agenda Day Two
Demonstrate how to Populate Live Work Permits to Document Safe Work Procedures
Documentation
Signatures

Determine Correct Tooling and Testing Equipment for Performing Tasks on Live Panels
Tester and testing failures
Live-dead-live
AVT’s

Understand and Implement the 8 Step Process in Establishing an Electrically Safe Working Condition
110.1 Elimination

Understand the Differences between a Task Assessment and an Incident Energy Analysis
130.5(C)
130.5(G)
One or the other but not both

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
8.0 PDHs

Architects:
8.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA:    (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar or Seminar)
8.0 LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.8 CEUs (Electrical)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

Arc Flash Update NFPA 70E
This webinar offers 8.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 8.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 8.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .8 CEUs in the specialty area of Electrical (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Mark D. Cook, CESCP

Electrical Education Specialist, at Faith Technologies, Appleton, WI

Mr. Cook is a master electrician in Wisconsin and held an Arizona electrical contractor’s license for over 20 years. (K-11) He holds an Administrator’s and a Journeyman’s license in Washington State. Mr. Cook has been in the electrical industry since 1978, and he owned and operated his own electrical contracting business in Arizona. He was an instructor for the Independent Electrical Contractors of Arizona (I.E.C.), a four-year apprenticeship program facilitated at Gateway Community College in Phoenix. Mr. Cook continues to train for the Electric League of Arizona educational program, teaching classes on NFPA 70E, arc flash, grounding and bonding and other topics of the National Electrical Code. He has presented the NEC for HalfMoon Education and the Arizona Department of Transportation as well. He authors “Code Corner” a monthly article appearing in The Electric Times (AZ) and The Daily Reporter (WI). Mr. Cook has contributed articles to the IAEI magazine. He is a National Fire Protection Association member, an International Association of Electrical Inspectors member, and a certified commercial electrical inspector for the State of Wisconsin. He was recently appointed to Code Making Panel 2 for the 2023 National Electric Code, NFPA 70. Mr. Cook is approved as a CEU provider for more than 12 states.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Arc Flash Update NFPA 70E 2021

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course on the NFPA 70E standards for electrical safety in the workplace focuses on recognizing the causes and results of arc flashes in order to promote the safety of equipment and building personnel. Topics include an overview of NFPA 70E, arc flash events, PPE and testing equipment, safe boundaries around energized electrical parts, work permit documentation, working on live panels, and the 8-step process for safe electrical work.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to navigate NFPA 70E and safely apply its standards.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to promote safety of equipment and personnel by recognizing the causes and effects of arc flash events and creating safe work boundaries around energized electrical equipment.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to document safe work procedures and comply with all requirements when applying for live work permits.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify the types ARC rated PPE, tooling and testing equipment needed when working on or around energized electrical parts.

LUs: 8.0                                                                                           LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Some experience with building design and construction

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 10/01/2024

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.